| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $240.74 | 4.659% | $251.9561 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.84 | 3.348% | $165.1914 | $165.19 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.74 | 12.495% | $28.9562 | $28.96 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.79 | 5.240% | $83.971 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.62 | 12.743% | $137.118 | $137.12 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.42 | 9.599% | $219.6583 | $219.66 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.92 | 7.146% | $217.4207 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.07 | $1,104.2717 | $1,104.28 | $1,104.20 | $1,104.40 | |